Annual New Years Auction
Sat, Dec 30, 2023 01:00PM EST
Lot 21
1,800+ Pc Estate Seashell Specimen Collection
Estimate: $1,000 - $3,000
Bid Increments
| Price | Bid Increment |
|---|---|
| $0 | $25 |
| $500 | $50 |
| $1,000 | $100 |
| $3,000 | $250 |
| $5,000 | $500 |
| $10,000 | $1,000 |
| $30,000 | $2,000 |
| $50,000 | $5,000 |
| $100,000 | $10,000 |
Extensive 1,800+ piece collection curated collection of rare and beautiful sea shells. Included here are examples of Quadrasi, Mauritius, Harpa davidis, C. Oculus capri and C. Roselli. Housed within 35 specimen boxes, 33 of which measure 16 1/2" x 13" and 2 measuring 13" x 10". It appears most samples are as they were collected in this well cared-for grouping. This is a large and complicated lot for shipping. Please Inquire prior to bidding, or assume in-person Pickup / Courier. Keywords: nautical, seashell, shell, mollusk, Asia, Pacific, Africa, Indo-Pacific, Australia, cowrie
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